2024-02-03T09:41:56-08:00 2023-06-30 561688300 Foard and Company PA 1347 Harding Place Charlotte NC 28204 990EZ 2022-07-01 562226529 Cabarrus County Education Foundation Inc CABA 7042605608 PO Box 388 Concord NC 28026 Bobby Jones Treasurer 2024-02-03 true Bobby Jones 999009999 true Garrett Summers P02001620 7043721515 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.ccefnc.org X 150709 X 112226 953 0 37530 26516 11014 0 124193 68324 45614 1335 64048 179321 -55128 89302 -19924 14250 X 119364 74886 30745 4632 150109 79518 60807 65268 89302 14250 Plant the seeds for our future workforce and create tomorrow's leaders by providing experiential learning experiences for students in Cabarrus County Schools that build critical life skills. The Cabarrus County Education Foundation (CCEF) is dedicated to preparing Cabarrus County Schools students for the future by providing immersive programs that equip them with essential life skills. Through strong connections with the local business community, CCEF empowers students to excel in an ever-changing world, ensuring they have the tools to seize opportunities. By fostering innovation and collaboration, CCEF's initiatives create a comprehensive learning environment that promotes personal growth, academic excellence, and a solid foundation for lifelong success, contributing to a brighter future, one skill at a time.The fundamental skill of reading is crucial, with our Reading+Mentoring 4 Success program aiming to foster a love for reading. By encouraging pleasure reading, providing enjoyable books for home libraries, and mentoring striving readers, we work towards achieving this goal, as evidenced by outstanding 2022-2023 results.-80% of mentees surpassed expected reading growth, compared to 69% of non-participants. -61% of mentees improved their proficiency, contrasting with 36% of peers outside the program.-A remarkable 83% of mentees identified as "good readers," exceeding the schoolwide rate of 61%.-Teachers noted increased classroom confidence in 85% of participating students. -Distributed 5,895 engaging books to 1,266 students, building home libraries, particularly benefiting 74% from low-income backgrounds.Experiential learning connects theory to practice, empowering students with adaptable skills for future industries. Through hands-on experiences, it fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, qualities prized by 21st-century employers. Collaborating with various industry sectors, we turn potential into tangible student opportunities such as:-Sweet Treats Bake-Off Challenge is a practicum and competition where culinary creativity meets real-word business savvy. Students immerse themselves in their love for baking designing delicious treats, all while gaining valuable life skills. 9 teams consisting of 33 students cultivated essential life skills through this hands-on activity pilot year.-Flight Dynamic Challenge: students brought the principles of aerodynamics to life as they worked in multi-level teams to design paper airplanes that incorporated power up kits to fly further with no adhesives. 100 students tested their design skills in a team environment to rise to the challenge and compete. Other notable achievements include:-Provided 6 classroom grants impacting over 2,500 students that empower educators to enrich their curriculum with in-class hands-on opportunities that ignite a passion for learning.-Welcomed over 300 new educators to equip them with the tools they need to excel and foster a dynamic learning environment through onboarding sessions.-Celebrated over 100 Cabarrus County Schools educators and staff that rise above in aiding student achievement through recognition awards at the Celebration of Excellence ceremony.-Fostered collaboration among 1,250+ parents, teachers, businesses, and local leaders, creating partnerships, organizing events, and raising funds to bolster education, building a strong, united community. 121989 121989 X Troy Selberg Chair 0 0 Bobby Jones Treasurer 0 0 Christopher Parker Board Member 0 0 Amy Alexander Board Member 0 0 Angelo Schifano Board Member 0 0 Anna Dollar Board Member 0 0 Corina Bissonnette Board Member 0 0 Cornelia Kerr Board Member 0 0 David Baxter Board Member 0 0 Greg Crawford Board Member 0 0 Jeff Tibbs Board Member 0 0 Jitendra Hiremath Board Member 0 0 Merl Hamilton Past Chair 0 0 Michael Burgner Vice Chair 0 0 Yazmin Yanez Board Member 0 0 Amy Gough Executive Dir. 45.00 61015 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false Amy Gough PO Box 388 Concord NC 28206 7042605608 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 319434 84081 83194 118851 112226 717786 0 0 319434 84081 83194 118851 112226 717786 0 717786 947 966 323 218 953 3407 0 0 721193 0.99530 0.74700 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Game Night 23427 23427 20237 Gift Catalog 9353 9353 4085 32780 32780 24322 24322 8458 Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $2191 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $3141 Other Expenses.1008 Interest $1345 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $996 Other Expenses.1 Operations $52831 Other Expenses.2 Technology and Communications $3544 Other Assets.1005 Accounts Receivable - Beginning $30745 Accounts Receivable - Ending $4632 Total Liabilities.1001 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $475 Total Liabilities.1008 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $60807 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $58501 Total Liabilities.1 Funds Held For Others - Beginning $0 Funds Held For Others - Ending $6292